German School Rome vs Little Genius International

	G German School Rome Rome, Italy	L Little Genius International Rome, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,998 - 7,273	Fees / year €5,400 - 7,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, German Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 130
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 15
Instruction language	Instruction language German, Italian	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1851	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Aurelia Antica 397-403, 00165 Rome, Italy.	Location Located at Via di Grotte Portella 28, 00044 Frascati (Rome), Italy. Frascati is a town near Rome. The school is accessible by public transport: from Frascati the Schiaffini line bus to ESA/Tor Vergata station; from Rome the ATAC line bus 509 from Anagnina.
Stages	Stages DS Rom includes Krippe (nursery), Kindergarten, Grundschule (primary) and Gymnasium (secondary). It offers a bilingual education and awards the German Internationale Abitur and the Italian Diploma di Maturità at the end of Gymnasium.	Stages 2-11 years
School type	School type German international school (K-12) abroad.	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany; DS Rom is a German overseas school.	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Grundschule lessons run from 08:15 to 13:30 with six periods; breaks occur after the second period (09:45–10:05) and after the fifth period (11:40–11:55). The campus operates from 7:30 to 17:30, and the Secretariat is open 8:00–16:00.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A private school bus service is operated by Dama Service Soc. Coop. for DS Rom students from the 2024–2025 school year; contact Chiara Medori at +39 349 7474958 for inquiries.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & membership fees - Aufnahmemitgliedsbeitrag (einmalig, pro Abteilung): Kindergarten EUR 750; Grundschule EUR 750; Gymnasium EUR 750. - Rückmeldemitgliedsbeitrag (jährlich, zur Platzbestätigung): EUR 500. Dieser Beitrag ist grundsätzlich nicht rückerstattbar (Ausnahme: Erstattung bei pädagogischer Empfehlung für Wechsel auf eine italienische Schule). - Fördermitgliedsbeitrag (jährlich): EUR 50. Tuition (annual and per-term) — general notes - Alle Jahresbeträge verstehen sich pro Schuljahr (Schuljahr 01.09. bis 31.08.; Schulgeld berechtigt zum Besuch während der 10 Schulmonate 01.09.–30.06.). Schulgeldzahlungen sind jeweils zum 15.09. und zum 15.01. fällig; daher ist der per-Term-/Halbjahrsbetrag jeweils die Hälfte des Jahresbetrags. Schulgeld umfasst nicht Schulbücher, Klassenfahrten, einzelne Kurse des freiwilligen Nachmittagsprogramms oder sonstige Schulprojekte. Zahlungen erfolgen per Banküberweisung an die Scuola Germanica di Roma (IBAN: IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC: BGENIT2T). Tuition — Complete full-day offer (Montag–Freitag bis 16:00) — annual and per term - 1. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,388 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,194. - 2. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,208 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,104. - 3. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 8,028 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 4,014. Tuition — Morning only (Vormittag) — annual and per term - 1. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,976 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,988. (Schulende: KiGa/Grundschule 13:30; Gymnasium 13:50.) - 2. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,796 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,898. - 3. Kind (Jahresbetrag): EUR 5,616 — pro Term / Halbjahr: EUR 2,808. Afternoon / optional full-day (Nachmittag) — annual and per term; also per-day equivalents - Die im Preis angegebene Tagesberechnung basiert auf 10 Schulmonaten à 4 Wochen; die genannten Jahresbeträge sind daher Jahrespreise für das gewählte Tage‑pro‑Woche-Angebot. Jahres- und Halbjahresbeträge: - 1 Tag/Woche: Jahresbetrag EUR 744 — pro Term: EUR 372 — entspricht EUR 18.60 pro Tag (berechnet auf Basis der 10 Monate). - 2 Tage/Woche (–5%): Jahresbetrag EUR 1,412 — pro Term: EUR 706 — entspricht EUR 17.65 pro Tag. - 3 Tage/Woche (–15%): Jahresbetrag EUR 1,892 — pro Term: EUR 946 — entspricht EUR 15.80 pro Tag. - 4 Tage/Woche (–25%): Jahresbetrag EUR 2,228 — pro Term: EUR 1,114 — entspricht EUR 13.95 pro Tag. - 5 Tage/Woche (–35%): Jahresbetrag EUR 2,412 — pro Term: EUR 1,206 — entspricht EUR 12.00 pro Day. - Arbeitsgemeinschaft (AG) – Jahresbetrag EUR 250 — pro Term: EUR 125 — angegebener Tageswert EUR 6.25/Tag (AG-Gebühr je AG/Jahr). - Spät/Prolongiertes Angebot (bis 17:30) – Jahresbetrag EUR 300 — pro Term: EUR 150 — angegebener Tageswert EUR 18.60/Tag. - Hinweise: Die Einschreibung in das freiwillige Nachmittagsangebot ist verbindlich für mindestens ein Schulsemester; bei Anmeldungen im 1. Halbjahr ist das gesamte Schulgeld sowie das gesamte Nachmittagsentgelt zu entrichten; bei Anmeldungen zum 2. Halbjahr ist die Hälfte des Schulgeldes sowie die Hälfte der Kosten für das Nachmittagsprogramm fällig. Bei Stornierung von Kursen wegen zu geringer Anmeldezahlen erstattet die Schule bereits gezahlte Beiträge. Billing schedule and payment terms - Schulgeld für das Schuljahr (10 Monate, 01.09.–30.06.) ist jeweils zum 15.09. und zum 15.01. fällig; Zahlung per Banküberweisung an Scuola Germanica di Roma (IBAN: IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC: BGENIT2T). Bei Nichtzahlung gelten Mahngebühren und Verzugszinsen; Mahngebühr pro Mahnung: EUR 50. Eingehende Zahlungen werden anteilsmäßig älteste Verbindlichkeiten zuerst beglichen. Boarding fees (if any) - Boarding: Es werden keine Internats- oder Boardinggebühren ausgewiesen; die Deutsche Schule Rom bietet keine Boarding-Unterbringung als Teil der aufgeführten Gebührenangebote an (kein Internatsangebot in den Gebührenunterlagen). Other costs and fees - Schulbücher, Klassenfahrten, einzelne Kurse des freiwilligen Nachmittagsprogramms und sonstige Schulprojekte sind nicht im Schulgeld enthalten und werden separat berechnet. - Mensa: Die Mensaleistungen werden als externer Mensa-Service geführt; die Kosten werden von der Cateringfirma in Rechnung gestellt und separat fakturiert. Für Kindergartenkinder ist die Einschreibung in den externen Mensa-Service verpflichtend; dies gilt auch für Grundschulkinder, die im fakultativen Ganztag eingeschrieben sind. - Schulkleidung / Merchandising (T‑Shirts, Sweatshirts, Trinkflaschen mit Schullogo) ist über einen externen Anbieter (Mikonos Sport) erhältlich; Kauf erfolgt separat. Schließfachmiete und Schulbussservice werden von externen Partnern berechnet. - Administrativgebühren und Gebühren bei Zahlungsproblemen: Mahngebühr EUR 50; Verwaltungsgebühr EUR 50; Duplikat Zeugnis EUR 10; Duplikat Abiturzeugnis EUR 50. Verzugszinsen gemäß gesetzlicher Regelung. Refund information and withdrawal rules - Rückerstattungen erfolgen ausschließlich auf das Konto, von dem die Zahlung geleistet wurde. Der Rückmeldemitgliedsbeitrag wird bei Abmeldung vor dem 01.09. grundsätzlich nicht zurückerstattet (Ausnahme: Erstattung bei pädagogischer Empfehlung für Wechsel auf eine italienische Schule). Bei Abmeldungen gelten feste Fristen: Abmeldungen müssen schriftlich bis zum 30.11. (für das folgende Halbjahr) bzw. bis zum 31.03. (für das folgende Schuljahr bzw. Semester) eingereicht werden; bei vorzeitigem Verlassen während eines Halbjahres sind die Kosten für das gesamte Halbjahr fällig. Die Einschreibung in das Nachmittagsprogramm ist verbindlich für mindestens ein Semester; anteilige Rückerstattung ist nur in begründeten Ausnahmefällen möglich. Bei Stornierung eines Nachmittagskurses wegen zu geringer Teilnehmerzahl werden bereits gezahlte Beiträge erstattet. Fee payment options - Fällige Zahlungen an die Deutsche Schule Rom sind per Banküberweisung an die angegebene IBAN (IT93 K 03075 02200 CC 8500832265; BIC BGENIT2T) zu leisten. Zahlungsaufforderungen / Rechnungsinformationen werden per E‑Mail versandt. Externe Dienste (Mensa, Schulbus, AGs durch Dritte, Schließfächer, Sportkurse durch externe Anbieter) werden in der Regel separat durch die jeweiligen Dienstleister in Rechnung gestellt und können andere Zahlungsarten erfordern. Es sind keine schulisch genannten Kreditkarten- oder sonstigen Online-Zahlungsoptionen in der Gebührenordnung ausgewiesen.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration fee: EUR 799. Tuition fees by year group (published figures and examples) - Example for Nursery (Scuola Materna), Class 2, attendance up to 15:45: annual tuition (Retta) EUR 8,499. This is provided as an illustrative list-price example for that specific class and timetable. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard installment options: tuition may be paid in from two to five instalments; each instalment is due by the 15th day of the month. - Monthly rate option: tuition may be split into eight monthly instalments from September to April; these 8 monthly instalments are due by the 5th day of each month and carry a 5% surcharge on the tuition amount when chosen. - Financing option: a school-arranged consumer loan (Prestito Online Crediper) is available to families for school costs; loan amounts from EUR 1,500 up to EUR 30,000 with repayment plans up to 84 months are offered through the partner lender. Boarding fees - Boarding fees: not applicable. The School serves children aged 2–11 as a day school (no boarding provision). Other costs and discounts - Uniforms and school clothing: school uniform is available for purchase through the school shop. Uniform purchase is an additional cost. - Example one-off fees: the registration fee (EUR 799) is a separate one-off cost in addition to annual tuition. - Concessions and discounts that may apply to tuition (non-cumulative): - -20% on the tuition for personnel of research institutions, healthcare staff and law enforcement / armed forces. - -15% on the tuition for the second child enrolled. - -10% on the tuition for referral of a friend. - Company / group enrollment discounts on tuition: 5% for a minimum of 2 enrolled from the same organization; 10% for 3 enrolled; 15% for 4 or more enrolled. - Scholarships: merit-based scholarships are awarded and scholarship amounts are stated in published examples as ranging from EUR 2,500 to EUR 5,000 per year. Scholarship applications must meet published deadlines and selection criteria; awarded scholarships are allocated by ranking. Refund information - No full, detailed refund policy for tuition or registration is published in the available fee examples. The published material presents illustrative list prices and a description of installment and financing options, and it notes that the example tuition figures are indicative rather than a complete per-year list. Specific refund or cancellation terms are not provided in the published fee examples. Fee payment methods and practical payment notes - Payment structure: the school accepts structured payments per the instalment options described above (two to five instalments, or eight monthly instalments with a surcharge). Financing through the partner lender is available to spread cost over months/years. - The published material does not list an exhaustive set of accepted transaction channels (for example, specific mention of credit card, direct debit or bank transfer is not provided in the fee examples). Summary of available published fee information - Published, concrete figures include a registration fee of EUR 799 and an illustrative annual tuition for Nursery (Class 2, to 15:45) of EUR 8,499. Installment schedules, surcharge for monthly instalments (5%), concession details, scholarship ranges (EUR 2,500–5,000) and availability of third‑party financing are published. A complete, line-by-line fee schedule by year group and per term is not provided in the available published fee examples.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Deutsche Schule Rom runs a continuous program from Nursery through Kindergarten and Grundschule to Gymnasium. Mehrsprachigkeit is a core feature; German and Italian are integrated from early grades, with German-language instruction in Kindergarten to prepare for Grundschule and a multilingual approach in Grundschule that links Italian and German through a shared learning framework and smaller class sizes. The Gymnasium comprises three years: Year 10 (Einführungsphase) and Years 11–12 (Qualifikationsphase). The Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) forms the upper-secondary diploma, with the final grade built from Bereich Q (course qualifications during the qualification phase) and Bereich A (the Abitur examinations), and the Italian maturità is earned alongside. The curriculum covers languages and subjects such as Deutsch, Italienisch, Englisch, Französisch, Latein, Mathematik, Biologie, Chemie, Physik and Informatik; Economics is taught in English, Philosophy/Filosofia is bilingual in Italian and German (10–11) and Italian History (Storia italiana) is offered, with additional Italian language courses. The DIA is European-oriented, supervised by KMK, and prepares students for university admission across Europe and beyond, with intercultural education and multilingualism emphasized.	Curriculum details The school serves children aged 2 to 11 years. The ICE® (Infinite Child Evolution) methodology guides the learning program. The program emphasizes ethics and civic education, digital literacy, and English language learning. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary projects and the use of educational apps. The program aims to develop critical thinking, creativity, and responsible global citizenship.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Studien-/Berufsberatung provides guidance for study planning; 11th- and 12th-grade students receive personal support and participate in information evenings, university fairs, the geva test, and an internship. After this programme, students are admitted to universities worldwide, including Europe, Asia, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The Deutsche Schule Rom is open to students of all nationalities and admits children from age 2 years (25 months). Knowledge of German is not required for enrollment in the kindergarten. Guest attendance at the school is possible from 1 month. The school offers Open House and Open Day events to inform families about the program and facilities. Open House takes place on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 13:00. Open Day events for the nursery and kindergarten are scheduled on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 14:00; Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 14:00; Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 14:00; and Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 14:00. If you cannot attend a scheduled event, an individual visit can be arranged. The address is Via Aurelia Antica 397-403, 00165 Rome, Italy, and the school hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 to 17:30; the secretariat is open 8:00 to 16:00. For initial contact, the school's reception is handled by Patty Bermudez (+39 06 99 72 32 06) and Alessandra Ramoser (+39 06 99 72 32 04). The enrollment process is guided by the school and follows these steps: 1. submit the online application; 2) attach documents (family status certificate, birth certificate, Italian residency certificate, copy of tax code, copies of parents' and child's ID or passport, vaccination certificate, and the last two years' report cards); 3) schedule an appointment with the school; 4) the school leadership decides on definitive admission after a personal interview; 5) upon confirmation, payment of the admission fee. The afternoon program is optional in all divisions and can be customized. Tuition and related fees are published in the school's tariff documents, and bank details are provided for payment.	Admissions PRE ADMISSION: LGI welcomes families from all over the world to its international school in Rome. ADMISSION PROCESS: The school accepts applications throughout the school year; early enrollment in December/February is recommended for September entry; applications submitted during the academic year will be reviewed on an individual basis. For information or to arrange a visit, contact the Front Office: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (October–May). HOW TO DO IT: After filling out the pre-application form, the internal committee evaluates the application and informs you about acceptance and subsequent procedures. When acceptance is confirmed, the official Enrollment Form can be filled out. To complete registration, attach the required documents, including medical certificates. Enrollment Form is downloadable.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships PRICE LIST AND DISCOUNTS: The list prices are, on average, 40% lower than schools with standard quality (facilities such as fablab, bio-architecture, languages) and about 15% higher than ordinary private non-international schools; in some cases, prices may be lower. To obtain the complete price list, visit the Frascati facility and inquire about personalized discounts (from 5% to 20% for police, researchers and armed forces) in addition to merit-based scholarships. Contact numbers: 06 97245148 or 06 9409707. EXAMPLE FEES: preschool tuition starts at 8,499€ per year; enrollment/registration fee about 799€. Discounts for corporate partners range from 5% to 15% based on the number of enrollments; there is a 20% discount for healthcare workers, researchers and police/armed forces. MERIT-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS: 2,500€ to 5,000€ per year; applications must be submitted by October 31 of the year preceding the start and must be filed via the online form (access requested by calling 0697245148). INCOME-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS: The school does not award scholarships for income reasons; scholarships are merit-based. ANNUAL ALLOCATION: The number and amount of scholarships are determined yearly based on student results and financial availability and are announced by June 30; rankings are posted at the school and on littlegenius.cloud. EXAMINATIONS AND ACCREDITATION: Cambridge, INVALSI (the only international school in Italy to perform such assessments), and MIUR; the school is certified as a Benefit Corporation in Italy and the USA and serves as a training center for education faculties. PAYMENT AND FINANCING: payments may be split into two to five installments, due by the 15th of each month; September to April offers eight installments with a 5% surcharge; discounts are not cumulative. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT: online Crediper loan is available for education costs (€1,500–€30,000; up to 84 months).
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